Cardboard is a recyclable material and will not be picked up with your trash. Please break down, flatten and fold boxes, cartons and other pieces of cardboard into 3 foot by 3 foot by 2 foot bundles. Then tie or tape them together and place next to your bin. Whole boxes will not be accepted.

Recycling will be collected on the same day as the trash collection. Place recycling and trash curbside by 7 a.m. on your pickup day. Trash collection is weekly and recycling is every other week. Recycling and Trash Collection Guide (PDF)

Information in regards to trash/recycling delays will be posted on the Town's website in addition to the Andover DPW Facebook and Twitter pages.

In the event of a delay in collections, a Code Red call will be placed. Code Red automatically dials all listed land line numbers along with cell phones to those that have signed up. If residents have a land line that is unlisted, we suggest you sign up so you are included in notifications.

If you have not signed up, you may do so from the Code Red website. Code Red calls are not placed if collections are on their regular schedule. CodeRed Website

The Town of Andover holds two (2) special collections each year for computers, televisions and other assorted electronics. For more information, please visit the Recycling and Trash Guide for Residents. brochure (PDF).

The Town will collect leaves curbside the five weeks before Thanksgiving week and the week following Thanksgiving and again in the spring the six weeks before Memorial Day weekend. Put leaves out on your regular rubbish day in barrels, boxes, or brown paper leaf bags. No plastic bags are allowed. For more information, please visit the Recycling and Trash Guide for Residents brochure (PDF).

Large Household Appliances are not Recyclable. They include but are not limited to: refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, heaters, air conditioners, humidifiers/de-humidifiers, etc. Residents are responsible for their disposal. A list of Private Disposal Options is available on page 6 of the Recycling and Trash Collection Guide. In addition, check local advertisements and the yellow pages for disposal services and/or handyman services. Recycling and Trash Collection Guide (PDF)

Residents are allowed one bulky item per week in their regular trash. Bulky items include: mattress and boxspring set, sofa, loveseat and chair. If you are unsure if you have a bulky item or not, you may either call 978-623-8700, or e-mail at recycle@andoverma.us .

The Town of Andover supplies 18-gallon blue recycling bins at no charge to residents that receive curbside recycling pickup. These bins may be picked up at the Water Treatment Plant located at 397 Lowell Street (Rte. 133).

The Town of Andover only provides 18 gallon blue recycling bins for free. Larger barrels or toters are not provided. Residents can use larger personal containers (such as a 30 gallon trash barrel), with total weight less than 50 pounds and Two(2) Red Recycling Stickers on the outside. Red Stickers may be obtained for free at the Water Treatment Plant, 397 Lowell St. (Rte. 133).